Ringbarked plum tree advice (forum)

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Hi All! I have a 3 year old Golden Gage plum tree that was enthusiastically ringbarked with a whipper sniper at low trunk level. This tree had fruited moderately last summer. There was about 1.5 cm bark left on one side and 2 cm on the other side, the wound went right down to core between these two strips. I covered the wound with pitch/ asphalt. My question is should I just cut to the chase and replace it with new stock ? I guess I could just leave it this year and see what happens but I can get a last minute order in and replace it with a new tree this season. I don't have room to put in another tree separately. Any advice helpful!!

Time: 12th August 2021 2:48pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
As a 3 year old tree, what diameter is the trunk ?
You say total 3.5 cm bark left, how much is missing ??
At what height is the wound ??
You say I covered the wound with pitch/ asphalt.
Is that a grafting sealant product ??
At this stage it would be better to know how much bark is left.
If it grows suckers from below the wound, you might be able to inarch or bridge graft it ??
This is for Citrus, but the technique is the same.
You can also bridge graft with fresh sticks, not only suckers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnSd5Gk0GR4

Time: 13th August 2021 1:03pm

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HotCactus says...
The trunk is 12 cm measured around. So I'd say only about 1/4 to 1/3 of trunk bark remains, at below the graft level and about 5 cm off the ground. Yes I used a grafting sealing product.

Time: 14th August 2021 9:29am

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Well I made an executive decision and pulled it out, will replace with a new tree. Figured I could spend a few seasons trying to nurture it to health with no result, and in that time I could get a healthy new small tree to fruiting and beyond.

Time: 14th August 2021 7:42pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
I'd say only about 1/4 to 1/3 of trunk bark remains, at below the graft level and about 5 cm off the ground.

You are probably right to pull it out, 1/4 bark is not much remaining. If its not a rare variety, start again.

Time: 16th August 2021 11:38am

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